When we are looking for a tight end for our offense we want a player who is athletic enough to attack coverages both vertically and horizontally.

We like to use the tight end against the linebackers by running routes across the formation horizontally, or by sitting down in areas between the backers. Most of their receptions will happen when they are attacking linebacker coverages.

The tight end is also an integral part of attacking the flats in combinations with our wide receivers and in our vertical game with Post, Corner, and Go routes.